You only listed one IEM?

I listen to all genres but mostly rock (classic, grunge, space/stoner, etc.)

What IEMs under $200 street price (or even under $100) work well driven by portables (Ipod Classic Gen. 5.5 in this case)? And are comfortable? Leaning towards earbuds like Dunu Alpha 3 or Fiio FF5 for comfort reasons but I can do in ears no problem Been away from headphones for a long time and...

What open-back headphones (any size but preferably way under $300 street price) work well driven by portables (Ipod Classic Gen. 5.5 in this case)? And are comfortable? Been away from headphones for a long time and finally scratched the Ipod Classic Gen. 5.5 itch thanks to Ebay (fully...

For those of you who've done a direct comparison, which do you prefer and why? I can't make up my mind and I've been searching threads here and all over the internet ... and any others I should consider purely on sound quality up to $500?

Is there any difference between the Japanese home model and the "a" American model? I mean as far as voicing, etc. It seems they're now identical but I can't find confirmation searching the forum.

I have a pair of HD558 on demo and I'm very impressed. The graphs at Headroom show that the HD558 and HD600 have a basically identical frequency response curve, with the HD600 being lower distortion.   Question: with a good home desktop headphone amplifier, is the HD600 more natural, smooth...

I'm looking at several aftermarket wood cups for my SR225i.   Could someone guide me on which are "best" with respect to fit, finish and sound quality?   I'm looking at: Martin Custom Audio, Cabillas and Turbulent Labs

I'm looking at several aftermarket wood cups for my SR225i.   Could someone guide me on which are "best" with respect to fit, finish and sound quality?   I'm looking at: Martin Custom Audio, Cabillas and Turbulent Labs

I recently decided to upgrade my Schitt Asgard. Following is a brief summary of several amplifiers for future reference.   The Asgard was purchased along with HD650 about a year ago. I chose it after an extended comparison against a Channel Island Audio VHP-2 + VAC-1, Elekit Tu-880 (with NOS...

Um, your budget?

I currently use a Schitt Asgard and I'm looking to upgrade. Headphones are HD600, maybe also Grado RS-2i, Denon 2000 (both are coming in for demo).   The current candidates: Woo Audio 3, TTVJ FET-A, Peachtree iNova, Rudistor NX-03, Ray Samuels HR-2, XP-7, Naim Headline 2 (with NAPSC power...

Thanks, but what I really need to know is how the two sound versus each other by someone who's heard both of them back to back. The perception of brightness is what's relevant, not baseline FR graph overlays.

IHas anyone compared these? How do they sound differently and is the RS2i worth the $$$ over the SR225i?   And which is has brighter treble? Headroom told me the RS2i is brighter in the treble but their frequency response graphs don't support this (I think their graphs are for the older...

I'm interested in buying a Meier Corda Swing. The problem is a lack of information and feedback on this amplifier. Can anyone offer an opinion or comparison of this amplifier versus *whatever* (especially with HD600 or HD650).    I'm currently driving HD650 and HD600 with a Schiit Asgard...

Do these come with a mini to 1/4" headphone plug adaptor? I just ordered a pair of the headphones and I don't have an adaptor. One other question while the headphones are en route: I bought them from Adorama Camera (Headroom was out of stock) Is Adorama a legit seller? They are listed as an...

Do these come with a mini to 1/4" headphone plug adaptor? I just ordered a pair of the headphones and I don't have an adaptor. One other question while the headphones are en route: I bought them from Adorama Camera (Headroom was out of stock) Is Adorama a legit seller? They are listed as an...

Upgrade your DAC first, definitely (and maybe the digital cable as well). Improvements to the source often provide the biggest gains in my experience. I have the Elekit and HD650 and it's a good match. I alternate between a Virtue Audio Piano CD Player and a MHDT Paradisea DAC (with Western...

Leben CX300, especially with all NOS tubes

I'm assembling my first headphone system and I'm looking for an amplifier to drive Sennheiser HD600 or HD650. Are there any portable amps that are "better" sounding than comparable home amps that cost about the same? My budget goes up to $1000 if necessary, preferably $600. I'm looking hard at...

Forgive me since there's a ton of info in the archives (too much). Up to $500 or so, what would you recommend in a tube headphone amp for Senn HD600? I'm a total headphone newbie here. Thanks.

I'm considering making the jump to a dedicated home headphone system. I have no idea what to expect. Is it a love-hate thing or will I truly be satisfied?   I have zero experience listening to headphones (except for my ipod when I jog).   My room is pretty constrained for high end audio...